Bunolistriodon
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''Bunolistriodon'' is an extinct genus of pig-like animals from
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and
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during the
Miocene The Miocene ( ) is the first geological epoch of the Neogene Period and extends from about (Ma). The Miocene was named by Scottish geologist Charles Lyell; the name comes from the Greek words (', "less") and (', "new") and means "less recen ...
. The exact position of ''Bunolistriodon'' has been subject to debate. It has been considered a synonym of '' Listriodon'' in the past, and sometimes still is. However, today most authorities recognize the genus as distinct.


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{{Taxonbar, from=Q21367618 Prehistoric Suidae Miocene even-toed ungulates Prehistoric even-toed ungulate genera Miocene mammals of Europe Miocene mammals of Asia Miocene mammals of Africa Prehistoric mammal genera